Ranpak Holdings Corp (PACK)vsSmurfit WestRock plc (SW)
PACK
Ranpak Holdings Corp
$3.46
-2.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $311.40M
SW
Smurfit WestRock plc
$43.18
-1.93%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Smurfit WestRock plc generates 7393% more annual revenue ($31.48B vs $420.20M). SW leads profitability with a 1.5% profit margin vs -8.3%. SW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PACK
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PACK.
Margin of Safety
-76.5%
Fair Value
$28.49
Current Price
$43.18
$14.69 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.0%
2.0% revenue growth
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PACK
The strongest argument for PACK centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SW
The strongest argument for SW centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PACK
The primary concerns for PACK are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : SW
The primary concerns for SW are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 49.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PACK profiles as a turnaround stock while SW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PACK carries more volatility with a beta of 3.15 — expect wider price swings.
PACK is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
SW generates stronger free cash flow (360M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ranpak Holdings Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ranpak Holdings Corp. The company is headquartered in Concord Township, Ohio.
Smurfit WestRock plc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Smurfit Westrock Plc, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in Ireland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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